KWAZULU NATAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT

will lead to applications being disqualified. Should an applicant wish to apply for more than one post, separate applications i.e. all the documentation must be submitted for each post applied for. Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders must attach a copy of their Permanent Residence Permits to their applications. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to attach proof of such evaluation to their application. Under no circumstances will faxed or e-mailed applications be accepted. Receipt of applications will not be acknowledged due to the volume of applications and should you not receive an invitation to attend an interview within three (3) months of the closing date should assume that their application was unsuccessful. Please note that where experience is a requirement for the post, the successful candidate will be required to submit documentary proof of such work experience prior to assuming duty. A personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification) will be conducted prior to employment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the department. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of competency based assessments). The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit an original SAP91 form with their fingerprints on the day of their interview. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. The Department of Transport reserves the right not to fill these post(s). 

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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: COMMUNITY LIAISON REF NO: P 13/2019 
Re-advertisement. Applicants who applied previously and who still wish to be considered are at liberty to re-apply. 
SALARY: R733 257 per annum (all Inclusive, flexible remuneration package) 
CENTRE: Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House, Pietermaritzburg 
 
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate recognised Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma in Social Science (NQF Level 6); plus a minimum of 3 year’s Junior Management experience in the field of Public Participation; plus a valid driver’s licence (minimum Code B). Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: Specialised understanding of principals and policy research, analysis, objective and development processes, project management and financial management. Broad and in-depth expert knowledge of Developmental policies and practices, budgeting and managerial functions. Understanding PFMA & Treasury Regulations as well as engineering design standards, geometric and structural. Knowledge of the Labour Relations Act, Public service reporting procedures and work environment. Knowledge of computer based information systems e.g. (FMS, Cosmos and other software packages MS excel, MS word, Power Point, Ms Access, Engineering packages Geopak, Bill, PIMS). Knowledge on how to operate a variety of electronic equipment e.g. multi media projector. A clear conceptual understanding of the developmental principals in Civil Engineering Industry. Specialist in the field of Rural development Engineering and Emerging contractors. Interpretation and application of policy skills. Research, policy formulation and managerial skills. Ability to develop training material. Problem solving, analytical and innovative thinking skills. Strategic planning and co-ordination skills. Computer skills. Team building and motivation skills. Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and networking). Project management skills. Presentation and facilitation skills. Negotiation and motivation skills. The ideal candidate should have a demonstrated interest in Developmental Engineering and related field skills, be an innovative thinker be receptive to suggestions and ideas, and have honesty and integrity. He/she should also be team leader, reliable, creative/ innovative, believe in openness and transparency, be approachable and a quality controller. 
 
DUTIES: Planning, Management and co-ordination of both internal and external liaison activities, formulation and co-ordination of Community Liaison and Public Participation, in conjunction with the various bodies such as Transportation Committees, Tribal Authorities, Regional, District Offices and other similar bodies. Formulation of strategy for the propagation of the Department’s profile befitting the aspirations of the majority of the people in the Province of KwaZulu Natal. Determine the most effective work procedures and methods to achieve organizational goals. Exercise control over all functions and development of personnel under his supervision in order to determine if organizational goals are achieved and take corrective action if deemed necessary. Control budget for Sub Directorate. Planning and implementing institutional capacity building programmes activities with relevant role players. Develop reports for the relevant programmes as required. Conduct and set training for relevant officials on the set departmental procedures. Monitor the implementation of Development Policies and Procedures with regard to road construction and Public Participation. 
 
ENQUIRIES: Ms VL Mdletshe Tel No: (033) 355- 8706 
FOR ATTENTION : Mr C McDougall 
 
NOTE: It is the intention of this Department to consider equity targets when filling this position.